TOUR10-BRAZIL-VILLANUEVA

1. BRAZIL

2.  Portuguese is the official language of Brazil
 This is 5th largest country in the world
 Brazil has the 2nd largest
 The largest population of Catholics in the world
is not in Italy nor Spain. It's in Brazil: 123 million,
64% of its population.

3.  Green represents the forests of Brazil
 Yellow rhombus symbolizes Brazil's mineral
wealth
 Each star represents one of each of the states
in the Federal District, which are arranged in
the same pattern as the Brazil night

4.  Brasilia, the capital of Brazil, was inaugurated
on April 22nd 1960, in the central area of the
country. Just five years before, the area
resembled a desert, with no people, scarce
water, few animals and plants.
 Brasilia, the capital of Brazil and the seat of
government of the Distrito Federal, is a
planned city

5. 1.00 BRL = 11.83 PHP
Brazil Real Philippine Pesos
1 PHP = 0.08 BRL
Philippine Pesos Brazil Real

6.  The Federal Government of Brazil, legally
known as the Union , is the national central
government of theFederative Republic of
Brazil established by the Federal Constitution.
 The Federal Constitution is the supreme
law of Brazil.

7.  Transport infrastructure in Brazil is characterized by
strong regional differences and lack of
development of the national rail network. Brazil's
fast-growing economy, and especially the growth
in exports, will place increasing demands on the
transport networks.
I. Motorways
II. Bus, Train, Cars
III. Public Transport
IV. Air Travel

8.  Christ the Redeemer is the famous statue of
Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro. Located at the
peak of the 700 meters (2,300 ft) Corcovado
mountain.

9.  Iguaçu Falls is One of the great natural
wonders of the world, Iguaçu Falls is situated
on the border between Brazil and Argentina.
The waterfall system consists of 275 falls along
the Iguazu River. The most impressive of them
all is the Devil’s Throat a U-shaped with a
height of 82 meter (269 ft).

10.  Amazon River has over 3,000 recognized
species of fish and new species are still
being discovered. The Amazon Basin is
covered by half of the planet’s
remaining rainforests.

11.  Salvador Beaches is the capital of the state
of Bahia, with an attractive colonial town, a
vibrant musical scene and loads of
exceptional beaches all around. The
beaches range from calm inlets, ideal for
swimming, diving and sailing, as well as
open sea inlets with strong waves, popular
with surfers.

12.  Fernando de Noronha is a beautiful
archipelago with pristine beaches,
landscapes and wildlife, situated 354 km
(220 miles) off the northeastern coast in
Brazil.

13.  When invited to dinner or an event, do not
under-dress. It is considered more appropriate
to over-dress than to appear too casual in
appearance.
 Always bring the hostess a small gift of
gratitude (such as a glass of wine or some fresh
flowers).
 Avoid giving anyone a gift that is black or
purple, as these are perceived as mourning
colours.
 Always arrive early for events and dinners

14.  RIts religious inclination is also extremely
diverse, despite the fact that around three-
quarters of the population claim to be Roman
Catholics. In fact, there are more Catholics in
Brazil than in any other country in the world.
In terms of Christian religions, the main
churches in Brazil are:
• Catholic
• Protestant
• Methodist
• Episcopal
• Pentecostal
• Lutheran
• Baptist

15.  The Carnival is celebrated in Brazil every year,
46 days before the Easter festival. Carnival is
derived from the word carnelevare, wich
literally translates to "removal of meat". The
roots of the festival are believed to be in the
tradition of Roman Catholics when they
abstained from meat and alcohol on certain
days as a method to drive away bad things
from their life.

16.  One of the world's largest parties, Carnaval – in
all its colourful, hedonistic bacchanalia – is
virtually synonymous with Rio. Held over five
days of revelry during Easter, from the Friday to
the Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday,
residents of Rio begin the partying months in
advance.